{{quote|''Episkey''," said Tonks. [[Harry]]'s nose felt very hot, then very cold. He raised a hand and felt it gingerly. It seemed to be mended.|[[Tonks]] fixes Harry Potter's broken nose|Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince}}

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'''Healing magic'''<ref name="pottermore">''[[Pottermore]]'' wand wood information (transcription available [http://archive.is/20130109195708/pottermorespoilers.tumblr.com/post/9770067306/wand-woods here])</ref> is a branch of [[magic]] devoted to improving the physical and mental condition. There are many different types of spells in this branch of magic, that have a variety of effects. There are also a vast group of [[potions]] that are dedicated to healing as well. Witches and wizards who specialize in this area of magic are known as [[Healer|healers]].

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==Healing spells==

[[Healing spells]] are [[spell]]s which improve the physical condition of a patient.

[[Healing spells]] are [[spell]]s which improve the physical condition of a patient.

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*[[Vulnera Sanentur]]

*[[Vulnera Sanentur]]

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===Medication===

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===Medication===

Magical medication normally relates to healing potions, though there are other medications that exists too (such as chocolate). They are described below:

Magical medication normally relates to healing potions, though there are other medications that exists too (such as chocolate). They are described below:

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====Healing potions====

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*Unknown potions that helped Hermione lose the cat features in [[1992]].

*Unknown potions that helped Hermione lose the cat features in [[1992]].

*[[Dr. Ubbly's Oblivious Unction]]; given to [[Ron Weasley]] by Madam [[Poppy Pomfrey]] to cure bad thoughts and memories from the battle of the [[Department of Mysteries]].

*[[Dr. Ubbly's Oblivious Unction]]; given to [[Ron Weasley]] by Madam [[Poppy Pomfrey]] to cure bad thoughts and memories from the battle of the [[Department of Mysteries]].

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*Poison [[antidotes]].

*[[Wiggenweld Potion]].

*[[Wiggenweld Potion]].

*[[Antidote to Common Poisons]].

*[[Antidote to Common Poisons]].

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Chocolate has special properties. Not only does it make a wonderful treat, but it also serves as a particularly powerful antidote for the chilling effect produced by contact with [[Dementor]]s and other particularly nasty forms of [[Dark Arts|Dark Magic]].

Chocolate has special properties. Not only does it make a wonderful treat, but it also serves as a particularly powerful antidote for the chilling effect produced by contact with [[Dementor]]s and other particularly nasty forms of [[Dark Arts|Dark Magic]].

*[[Werewolf|Werewolf bite]] - induces [[werewolf|lycantrophy]], an incurable condition but controllable with modern healing ([[Wolfsbane Potion]] and possibly the Homorphus Charm)

*Snakebite wound that won't close naturally

*Snakebite wound that won't close naturally

*[[Spattergroit]] - a malady which causes a person to develop spots on their face. Possible cure: "[T]ake the liver of a toad, bind it tight about your throat, stand naked at the full moon in a barrel of eels' eyes..."

*[[Spattergroit]] - a malady which causes a person to develop spots on their face. Possible cure: "[T]ake the liver of a toad, bind it tight about your throat, stand naked at the full moon in a barrel of eels' eyes..."

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*A woman whose head had been made into something like a "teapot" - she whistled and gave off steam, and her face was red and sweaty

*A woman whose head had been made into something like a "teapot" - she whistled and gave off steam, and her face was red and sweaty

*People with strange things growing out of them, such as an elephant's trunk

*People with strange things growing out of them, such as an elephant's trunk

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*[[Splinching]] - the loss or damage of limbs caused by improper [[Apparition]].

==Appearances==

==Appearances==

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Healing magic in progress

"Episkey," said Tonks. Harry's nose felt very hot, then very cold. He raised a hand and felt it gingerly. It seemed to be mended."

Healing magic[1] is a branch of magic devoted to improving the physical and mental condition. There are many different types of spells in this branch of magic, that have a variety of effects. There are also a vast group of potions that are dedicated to healing as well. Witches and wizards who specialize in this area of magic are known as healers.

Chocolate has special properties. Not only does it make a wonderful treat, but it also serves as a particularly powerful antidote for the chilling effect produced by contact with Dementors and other particularly nasty forms of Dark Magic.

Spattergroit - a malady which causes a person to develop spots on their face. Possible cure: "[T]ake the liver of a toad, bind it tight about your throat, stand naked at the full moon in a barrel of eels' eyes..."

Small child who had sprouted huge feathery wings

Man who was wearing jinxed shoes which ate his feet

A man whose head rang like a bell whenever he moved his head

A woman whose head had been made into something like a "teapot" - she whistled and gave off steam, and her face was red and sweaty

People with strange things growing out of them, such as an elephant's trunk